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According to the company it was a
machine to ‘project everything except Best of the Barkly.
the motion picture.’An array of lenses, Heritage Victoria and Maribyrnong
irises and carriages, the Brenograph City Council have approved the re-
could simulate rain, snow, fire, clouds, development of the Barkly theatre
falling leaves, flowing water and lots Footscray. The façade is to be restored
more as stage effects. The Capitol and and decorative elements of the balcony
the Palais also had one. area retained in the new interior. The
Don Kennedy, South Melbourne plan is for 32 apartments in the main
(This was one of several building and a seven-storey apartment
communications about a fascinating tower at the rear. The re-development
machine. Another reader said that it has a local touch; the partners in
was American, not German. This topic George Grant Pty Ltd, the company
will be re-visited. – Ed.) that owns the building, are Western
Bulldogs’ captain Chris Grant and
Happy Memories former Australian ice hockey champion
The articles about the Lawrence Emmanuel George.
brothers inspired my father Ern Bruhn Cinema for St Arnaud Cinema at Avoca and Dunolly
to reflect on the time spent with his From her base at the Star
Films will return to St Arnaud
brothers-in-law in the film business. Eaglehawk Joan Rodger has started a
(population 3000) in December. The
It has given our family a lot of matinee and a night screening using
venue is McDonald Hall, an attractive
pleasure to read the stories, because we portable digital projection at the Avoca
single-level annexe in the Local
have had the opportunity to share again and Dunolly Town Halls. One of the
Government buildings. Project Officer
the memories of times we all enjoyed. two venues is visited each month.
for the Community Capacity Initiative
It is my father’s hope that you also Planned in association with the
Liz Reynolds said that stage one
find his perspective interesting. Community Health Service, the
involves the construction of a
Lynda Hickling, Wonga Park projection room, a search for suitable matinee audience includes elderly
citizens bussed in for the film.
(Lynda Hickling and Pauline Gaunt are seating (80 seats proposed) and a
sisters and the nieces of Jim and Alf versatile sound system for what will be (The CATHS visit to the Andersons
Lawrence. For their father’s comment a multi- purpose venue. Atlab Image Cinemas at Victoria Gardens will be in
see page 22) and Sound Technology have quoted on the next issue.)
installation of new Chinese projectors.

The Cinema And Theatre Historical Society Victoria is proud to have
The Sun Theatre Yarraville as our major sponsor. Many thanks to member
Mr Michael Smith, the owner of the Sun Theatre, for providing the venue for
CATHS meetings and events.

The Sun Theatre is the home of The Sun Film Society and MGS Infa Set.This unique cinema
offers comforts for all to enjoy in delightful art deco surroundings and is available for hire.
In conjunction with the Sun Film Society, the Sun Theatre offers you a wide selection of films.
For program and venue hire inquiries, contact Theatre Manager Ms PinaVirtuoso
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on Tel: 9362 0999 ◆ Fax: 9362 0338 Website: www.suntheatre.com.au
Email: sun@mgsgroup.com

8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville 3013

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